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Fall 2009

Tonal Harmony and Counterpoint

Faculty

Description

Basic principles of harmonic and contrapuntal technique. Emphasis will be on the acquisition of writing skills. This course is the first of the required music theory sequence for majors. Three hours of lecture and two ear-training sections per week.

Students who have not previously taken a course in music theory at Amherst College are encouraged to take a self-administered placement exam available on reserve in the Music Library and on the Music Department Website (<www.amherst.edu/~music/TheoryPlacement.pdf ). > Students are also encouraged to discuss placement in music theory with a member of the Music Department.